Lanny Joe Burnett was raised on a ranch in Fannin County, Texas.  The son of 5th generation Texans, he learned at an early age the responsibility of being a steward of the land.  After graduating from East Texas State University, Lanny Joe taught school, was a ski instructor, raced motorcycles, worked as a cook, and was a sales trainer and motivator.  He’s been a cowboy all his life.  He can’t help it; it’s in his blood.

Lanny Joe has performed at venues across the United States, in Western Europe, and Central Asia.   His poems and musical performances have won best of show at gatherings in Texas and Oklahoma and in both 2004 and 2005, the Academy of Western Artists nominated him as “Cowboy Poet of the Year.” 

In 2005 he won first place at the Western Legends Roundup – Cowboy Poetry Rodeo in Kanab, Utah and was honored with a spot on the evening show at the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration in Lubbock, Texas.  He currently serves as Single Adult leader in his church and teaches a weekly Bible study.  He is proud to drive a pickup truck that makes carwash employees run for cover.

Also appearing at Creative Arts Center on Thursday evening will be Ed Southerland and singer/guitarist Devon Dawson.

Lanny Joe is available for workshops, church and school appearances, and public and private performances.

CONTACT LANNY JOE BURNETT:  903-583-0124 lannyjoe@cableone.net  http://www.lannyjoe.com/